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EO09 VFP

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,209 mi
Last recorded93,209 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 VFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,209 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules and unions minorly affected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,395 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure Complete light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules affected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All unions affected (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 89,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,817 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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EO09 VFP is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO09 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO09 VFP registered?

EO09 VFP is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EO09 VFP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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